It doesn't matter what time of year you fish Lake
Tarpon, as it is good all year. It is the perfect winter destination
and in fact, that is the best time to catch the largest fish of
the year. Using live, wild shiners, we fish the grass beds, often
slow-trolling the big minnows. 8, 10, 12 pound and even larger bass
are common and many a bass angler can claim he caught his biggest
bass ever on Lake Tarpon.
The other great think about Lake Tarpon is it is
located so close to the Gulf and area attractions. Just a skip over
to historic Tarpon Springs, home of great Greek cuisine and sponge
diving exhibits, shopping and a sea aquarium.
Tampa and Bush Gardens is just minutes away, as is Clearwater Beach.
Historic Fort Desoto is within 30 minutes and Weeki Wachee is about
an hour north.
Of course Disney, Universal, MGM and the other Orlando attractions
are within easy reach of Lake Tarpon,
just a little over an hours' drive.
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